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GREAT ENTRY LEVEL OPPERTUNITY INTO AN AMAZING COMPANY

Come and join and amazing established growing healthcare company with a 53 year history!

Banyan Health Systems has been serving Miami-Dade and Broward Counties since 1970. We provide quality, individualized care to each of our patients. Our system of integrated health services brings together specialized psychiatric care, primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and an extensive program of residential and outpatient substance abuse & behavioral health services under one umbrella. At Banyan Health Systems, we believe when individuals are healthy and strong, our communities are better for it.

We are currently looking for individuals who share our mission of integrating primary and behavioral health care while providing access to all individuals. We focus on providing quality and compassionate care in order to assist our patients in living their best life. We are dedicated to the endless pursuit of excellence and treat everyone with dignity, humanity, and respect.

If you share these beliefs and want to join us to make a difference, please take some time to read the post below.

GREAT ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITY TO START A CAREER IN A GROWING FIELD

WE HAVE FULL TIME AND PER DIEM OPPORTUNITIES IN DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES

A Behavioral Health Technician is expected to understand and implement individual treatment plans, record patient behavior and provide a safe, supportive environment for the patients. Behavioral health technicians observe patients, listen to their concerns, record their observations and report to the behavioral health professionals about any unusual behavior. They assist in the delivery of behavioral healthcare, including direct supervision of clients as part of the therapeutic behavioral team. The behavioral health technician will be stationed at a predominantly Male client facility. The behavioral health technician will be required to witness and administer drug screenings.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Respond to their supervisor, the nurse on duty and the lead technician in order to continually monitor safety and interact appropriately with patients (one-on-one and in groups) in a 24/7 behavioral health care environment
• Manage daily environmental responsibilities of patients/residents; monitor environment for adherence to established health and cost containment standards; manage and monitor the security, safety and overall activities of the residential/inpatient facility;
• Provide instruction and lectures on therapeutic topics; provide psycho-educational modules as instructed and co-facilitate therapeutic process groups;
• Communicate with Behavioral Health Practitioner/Clinical Supervisor regarding behavioral observations and provide appropriate clinical interventions for managing client’s conduct as guided;
• Provide crisis interventions as need arises and implement appropriate directions under general guidelines independent of supervisor in emergency situations;

Qualifications and Skills

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training in mental health.

Banyan Health Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.